Overnight win for firefighters battling Peregian blaze

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FIREFIGHTERS are bracing for a potential westerly wind change around midday but remain confident the Peregian fire can be controlled inside containment lines today.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service district manager of operations David Woods said favourable overnight conditions had allowed teams to consolidate gains made yesterday.

"We don't expect any issues," Mr Woods said.

"We have all the resources available including choppers (water-bombing helicopters) and fire crews.

"The wind changed a little through the night but containment lines worked."

As of 5am, almost 1000ha of land has been destroyed as a result of the Peregian fires, adding to more than 33,000 statewide.

Today, a contingent of Victorian and South Australian firefighters will arrive to relieve those who have been working around the clock since the fire broke out on Monday. Thirty Victorians and 18 South Australians are included in the group.

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Kimba Wong said southeasterly winds this morning would push smoke inland making for less hazy conditions as doctors warn of increased respiratory presentations.

Ms Wong said overnight into Thursday would see winds ease fire conditions further.

However, she has warned a forecast southerly burst and a 27C temperature maximum would return the fire danger rating to very high on Friday as afternoon winds pick up.

Temperatures will drop back to 25C on Saturday and then 23C on Sunday with light winds helping ease the fire danger.